Job summary
POSTS & HOURS:
Estates Officer (Secure Care)Based at: Ardenleigh/Tamarind Reaside
* From time to time you may be required to work outside of your area of responsibility and at an alternative location to suit service needs.
Post: 37.5 hrs per week
Salary: £38445.53-£46309.93
At SSL we rely on diversity to deliver on our goals. We actively encourage applications from talented and qualified individuals from all walks of life regardless of age, gender reassignment, marital status or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, disability, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
Disclosure
All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), satisfactory reference check, qualifications' check, occupational health check and mandatory training prior to commencement of employment.
Main duties of the job
Role Purpose:
To support the Senior Facilities Manager in planning, managing and monitoring of a comprehensive Estates Service which effectively supports the delivery of its clinical services.
To manage the Estates maintenance team to provide a statutory compliant, effective and efficient Estates service. Core elements will include Estates Health and Safety, communication at all levels, budgetary control, managing within HR Policies, advising management on statutory compliance, safe and efficient use of resources, first line energy management etc.
Undertake project management of statutory standards/backlog maintenance/minor works schemes undertaken by specialist and external contractors including development of project briefs, procurement, contract and performance management.
To support clinical management in all aspects of operational estate management and represent the Estates function at local clinical operational meetings ie risk management, resident council, site management, health and safety, local service developments etc.
Responsible for the day to day management, monitoring, forecasting and reporting of budgets and expenditure for service contracts.
Management of Estates services and associated resources to ensure delivery of SSL's business and financial objectives.
About us
Working for your organisation
At SSL, we work in partnership with Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust (BSMHFT), to deliver facilities management, transport and other support services to over 50 sites across the West Midlands. Our team keeps expanding and since our establishment, in 2012, we have grown rapidly though the acquisition of new sites and services. At SSL we take pride in our focus to support and contribute to the Trust's aim which is to help people get better and challenge the stigma associated with mental illness. We are committed to continuous development of our practices and people and the provision of a fair and friendly work environment for everyone.
Sustainability - All staff are expected to support SSL in meeting our 'Green' objectives, being responsible and considerate with regards to all 'resources' used and acting to minimise waste (e.g., products purchased, miles travelled, or power used). SSL is mandated to meet national carbon net zero targets and is being performance managed towards that achievement. Every member of staff wishing to work for SSL is expected to contribute to a greener and more sustainable organisation.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read in detail the attached job description and person specification. This will give you a more detailed perspective of the expectation of the role
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read in detail the attached job description and person specification. This will give you a more detailed perspective of the expectation of the role
Person Specification
TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- oILM or equivalent post graduate management / leadership qualification or equivalent significant and demonstrable managerial experience.
Desirable
- oRecognised CITB or EITB Apprenticeship with City and Guilds Part1, 2 & 3 qualifications, C&G 236 1/2 and 3, C&G 2360 1/2 and 3, C&G 2330 level 2 and 3 or equivalent qualifications achieving electrician grade for the UK only. oPost Apprenticeship qualifications, formal certificated training in relevant areas. IPAF certificates in scaffolding, MEWPS. C&G 2391, C&G 2394 and 2395, C&G 2382 Wiring regulations, C&G 2377 (PAT). National Certificate in Electrical Engineering. oMembership of a professional body oRecognised CITB or EITB or JIB approved Apprenticeship with City and Guilds Part 2/3 qualifications or HNC/HND qualification in Building Services / Facilities Managament. oIOSH / NEBOSH Health and Safety qualification.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
- oExperience of procurement requirements oExperience of managing and motivating directly employed staff, commercial consultants and external contractors oSignificant experience in managing and monitoring service contracts oExperience of managing budgets oExperience of formulating and managing planned preventive maintenance programmes and reactive maintenance works oWell developed planning and organisational skills oExperience of managing capital projects
Desirable
- oExperience of developing relationships with external organisations oExperience of working in a mental health environment oSignificant experience of NHS Estates Management or equivalent oDetailed knowledge of technical issues in a healthcare environment to ensure compliance with statutory standards/health and safety
SKILLS
Essential
- oAbility to deliver agreed objectives against budget and timescale constraints oAbility to manage budgets and understand finance systems oAbility to communicate effectively at all levels (internally and externally) oAbility to negotiate successfully with consultants, contractors, external agencies, staff etc oAbility to analyse and apply judgemental skills illustrating the ability to interpret complex information and make informed decisions oProficient with using computers and IT equipment
Desirable
- oAbility to translate HSE guidance/ NHS guidance/ legislation to formulate operational policies
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- oConscientious, flexible, able to perform under pressure, lateral thinker, positive 'can do' attitude oProblem solving approach oTeam player and builder oAbility to work flexibly oAbility to travel/work between sites oAbility to cover on call oClean Driving License
Desirable
- oTrack record of diplomatic approach to resolution of sensitive issues, awareness of specific needs within a mental health setting oAbility to commit to SSL for continued extended periods of time as situations dictate oAbility to troubleshoot and problem solve
Person Specification
TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- oILM or equivalent post graduate management / leadership qualification or equivalent significant and demonstrable managerial experience.
Desirable
- oRecognised CITB or EITB Apprenticeship with City and Guilds Part1, 2 & 3 qualifications, C&G 236 1/2 and 3, C&G 2360 1/2 and 3, C&G 2330 level 2 and 3 or equivalent qualifications achieving electrician grade for the UK only. oPost Apprenticeship qualifications, formal certificated training in relevant areas. IPAF certificates in scaffolding, MEWPS. C&G 2391, C&G 2394 and 2395, C&G 2382 Wiring regulations, C&G 2377 (PAT). National Certificate in Electrical Engineering. oMembership of a professional body oRecognised CITB or EITB or JIB approved Apprenticeship with City and Guilds Part 2/3 qualifications or HNC/HND qualification in Building Services / Facilities Managament. oIOSH / NEBOSH Health and Safety qualification.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
- oExperience of procurement requirements oExperience of managing and motivating directly employed staff, commercial consultants and external contractors oSignificant experience in managing and monitoring service contracts oExperience of managing budgets oExperience of formulating and managing planned preventive maintenance programmes and reactive maintenance works oWell developed planning and organisational skills oExperience of managing capital projects
Desirable
- oExperience of developing relationships with external organisations oExperience of working in a mental health environment oSignificant experience of NHS Estates Management or equivalent oDetailed knowledge of technical issues in a healthcare environment to ensure compliance with statutory standards/health and safety
SKILLS
Essential
- oAbility to deliver agreed objectives against budget and timescale constraints oAbility to manage budgets and understand finance systems oAbility to communicate effectively at all levels (internally and externally) oAbility to negotiate successfully with consultants, contractors, external agencies, staff etc oAbility to analyse and apply judgemental skills illustrating the ability to interpret complex information and make informed decisions oProficient with using computers and IT equipment
Desirable
- oAbility to translate HSE guidance/ NHS guidance/ legislation to formulate operational policies
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- oConscientious, flexible, able to perform under pressure, lateral thinker, positive 'can do' attitude oProblem solving approach oTeam player and builder oAbility to work flexibly oAbility to travel/work between sites oAbility to cover on call oClean Driving License
Desirable
- oTrack record of diplomatic approach to resolution of sensitive issues, awareness of specific needs within a mental health setting oAbility to commit to SSL for continued extended periods of time as situations dictate oAbility to troubleshoot and problem solve
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
